Orientation Meeting #3
4/27/2008



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Meeting Theme:
Accommodations, Travel Safety, and Ambassadorial Behavior
Meeting Date:
Sunday 4/27/08 Start Time: 5:00PM (sharp!) End Time: 8:00 PM


Orientation Meeting Objectives:

  1. Continue presentation of Japanese student ambassador projects
  2. Be prepared for what to expect during a home stay
  3. Demonstrate Ambassadorial behavior at hotels that will maximize safety and leave a good impression of Ambassadors
  4. Gain cultural awareness of Japanese customs and means of communication

Agenda
· 5-5:15 Sign-in/ Form collection/ Name Tags/Phone Calls
· 5:15-5:30 Leader Announcements (Passport Holder, Converters, Phone Cards)
· 5:30-6:00 Ice-Breaker & Orientation Meeting #2 Recap (think-pair-share)
· 6-6:15 Ambassador Presentation #3 Japanese Cuisine
· 6:15-6:30 Ambassador Presentation #4 Japanese Language
· 6:30-6:45 Ambassador Presentation #5 Japanese Religions
· 6:45-7:00 Home Stay Information/Thank You & Gifts
· 7:00-7:15 Ambassador Presentation #6 Japanese History
· 7:15-7:30 Ambassador Presentation #7 Japanese Arts
· 7:30-7:45 Behavior Scenarios
7:45-8:00 Cultural Etiquette Review (Communication and Culture)

Homework: Complete Pre-Travel Journal Entry #2
Describe life in your hometown. Note all the details as if you were a foreigner visiting and every detail was new to you. This will help in preparation for your home stay.

Reminder: FINAL MEETING REQUIRED and MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST (1) PARENT or GUARDIAN- June 8, 2008 UDHS 5:00 PM bring the following:
· Suitcase packed for Relay/Weighing
· Carry on packed
· Home Stay gift/photo’s
· A positive attitude!